Vivius has received FDA approval for the marketing of Evamist, a metered dose transdermal estradiol spray for the treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms due to menopause. Evamist is the first estradiol transdermal spray approved by the FDA.
Wyeth announced that Lybrel (90 mcg levonorgestrel/20 mcg ethinyl estradiol tablets) is now available by prescription in US pharmacies. Lybrel is indicated for the prevention of pregnancy and is the first and only low dose combination contraceptive pill taken 365 days a year, without a placebo phase or pill-free interval.
